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Posts tagged with 'Ng' at MetaFilter.Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:10:33 -0800Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:10:33 -0800en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss60Windmill Not Includedhttp://www.metafilter.com/150387/Windmill%2DNot%2DIncluded
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FisaHV2hQYc">Tilting the Streets of San Francisco</a> <small>(<a href="http://petapixel.com/2015/06/09/tilting-the-steep-streets-of-san-francisco-for-a-gravity-illusion/">Via</a>)</small> Created by filmmaker <a href="http://rossching.com/">Ross Ching</a> <small>(<a href="http://www.metafilter.com/70502/Stars-go-whoosh">Previously</a>)</small>, with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/iamkarenx?_rdr">Karen X. Cheng</a>, of the the original <a href="http://donutselfie.com/">#DonutSelfie</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcHAHZhBCUk">video</a>.
<i><blockquote>"The week before we filmed this, we ran all around San Francisco looking for steepest streets we could find (and gained some killer calve muscles).
The hardest part was coming up with ideas that made the gravity illusion look good - we tried lots of stuff that we thought would look good but didn't work for various reasons (balloons got blown away, pouring water wasn't visible enough on camera, moonwalking looked weird at an angle). Our favorite effect is the pendulum!"</blockquote></i>
Music: <i>I Don't Feel Like Dancin' By Scissor Sisters</i>
SF Locations: <i>Potrero Hill (22nd St), Nob Hill (Taylor St), Dolores Heights (Hill St) and Alamo Square</i>
<b>Photography with Similar Effects</b>
* <a href="http://www.pbase.com/dang_57/the_streets_of_san_francisco_but_flat">Dan Ng</a> <small>(<a href="http://www.metafilter.com/108233/The-world-is-really-a-flat-plate-supported-on-the-back-of-a-giant-tortoise">Previously</a>)</small>
* <a href="http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/11/paul-octavious/">Paul Octavious</a> tag:metafilter.com,2015:site.150387Thu, 11 Jun 2015 07:10:33 -0800zarqSo high, so low, so many things to know.http://www.metafilter.com/123618/So%2Dhigh%2Dso%2Dlow%2Dso%2Dmany%2Dthings%2Dto%2Dknow
January 13, 2013 marks the 125th anniversary of the National Geographic Society. <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/">The Magazine is celebrating by taking a yearlong look at the past and future of exploration.</a> To celebrate, they are <a href="http://www.nationalgeographicexpeditions.com/triptypes/natgeo125?utm_source=NGdotcom&utm_medium=Link&utm_content=20121215-125AnnivTripsLandingPage&utm_campaign=NGdotcom">sponsoring six expeditions</a>.
<strong>January's Issue</strong>
<a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/the-new-age-of-exploration/">The New Age of Exploration</a>
- Editor's Note: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/editors-note">Wide World</a>
- <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/flashbacks-125th-anniversary/">Historic Firsts for National Geographic</a>
- <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/flashbacks-125th-anniversary/">The Highest Points of Exploration</a>
- <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/exploring-the-deepest-recesses-of-the-planet/">Exploring the Deepest Recesses of the Planet</a>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/microbes/wolfe-text">Microbes: Small, Small World</a> <em>They're invisible. They're everywhere. And they rule.</em> <a href="http://www.nationalgeographic.com/125/the-smallest-world/">The Smallest Parts of Our World</a>
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/restless-genes/dobbs-text">Risk Takers: Restless Genes</a>. <em>"The compulsion to see what lies beyond that far ridge or that ocean—or this planet—is a defining part of human identity and success."</em>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/exploration/risk-takers-gallery">Gallery</a>
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/space-exploration/folger-text">Crazy Far</a>: <em>"To the stars, that is. Will we ever get crazy enough to go?"</em>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/space-exploration/crazy-far-photography">Gallery</a>
- Archive Gallery: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/12/magellanic-clouds/magellanic-clouds-photography">Magellanic Clouds</a>
- Archive Gallery: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2010/12/milky-way/milky-way-photography">Milky Way</a>
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/mawson-trek/roberts-text">Into the Unknown</a>: <em>"In December 1912, 30-year-old Douglas Mawson lost most of his supplies while exploring uncharted territory in Antarctica...."</em>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/mawson-trek/hurley-photography">Gallery</a>
- Related Gallery: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/09/amundsen/amundsen-photography">The Man Who Took the Prize</a>
Rain Forest for Sale: "Demand for oil is squeezing the life out of one of the world's wildest places." Ecuador's <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/yasuni-national-park/wallace-text">Yasuni National Park
- Video: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/yasuni-national-park/behind-the-scenes-video">Amazon Adventure</a>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/yasuni-national-park/photographers">Telling the Yasuní Story: the Five Photographers</a>
- <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/yasuni-national-park/gachet-field-notes">Fireside Spirit</a>: <em>"While photographing the Waorani culture, photographer Karla Gachet met one of the last jaguar shamans"</em>
- There is a <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-words/id522434974">free podcast on iTunes</a> with story writer Scott Wallace. Release Date: 1/1/13
</a><strong>Google Hangout</strong>
<a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/01/03/hangout-with-jane-goodall-james-cameron-and-robert-ballard/">On January 13th</a>, the magazine is conducting a Google Hangout with Robert Ballard, James Cameron and Jane Goodall. They will also chat with "cave diver Kenny Broad, Crittercam engineer Kyler Abernathy in Antarctica, wildlife conservationist Paula Kahumbu in Kenya, Sebastian Cruz who is part of a project studying tortoises in Ecuador, biologist Krithi Karanth in India, research engineer Albert Lin in California, and NG Weekend host Boyd Matson."
<strong>Blog Entries</strong>
The site has been profiling the 33 <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/category/history-2/ng-founders/">Founders of the National Geographic Society</a> since last year in a series of blog entries:
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/28/george-melville-a-survivor-a-rescuer-a-national-geographic-founder/">George Melville: A Survivor, A Rescuer, A National Geographic Founder</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/20/winfield-scott-schley-a-hero-but-not-without-controversy/">Winfield Scott Schley: A Hero, But Not Without Controversy</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/14/the-perils-of-early-arctic-exploration/">The Perils of Early Arctic Exploration</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/07/so-that-we-may-all-know-more-of-the-world-upon-which-we-live/">So That We May All Know More Of The World Upon Which We Live...</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/30/a-gallant-gentleman-an-ideal-friend/">A Gallant Gentleman, an Ideal Friend</a>
*<a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/21/lighting-the-way/"> Lighting the Way</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/16/setting-a-precedent-for-the-story-of-the-perfect-storm/">Setting a Precedent for the Story of the Perfect Storm</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/08/james-howard-gore-master-of-the-mathematics-of-the-earth/">James Howard Gore: Master of the Mathematics of the Earth</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/11/02/in-the-field-with-plane-table-and-horse/">In the Field with Plane Table and Horse...</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/10/25/henry-henshaw-the-national-geographic-founder-who-helped-save-americas-birds/">Henry Henshaw: The National Geographic Founder Who Helped Save America's Birds</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/10/19/the-other-powell-an-advocate-for-geography-education/">The Other Powell: An Advocate for Geography Education</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/10/11/almon-thompson-the-self-taught-cartographer-who-helped-found-national-geographic/">Almon Thompson: The Self-Taught Cartographer Who Helped Found National Geographic</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/10/04/the-national-geographics-societys-first-expedition-leader/">The National Geographic's Society's First Expedition Leader</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/27/clinton-hart-merriam-from-teenage-taxidermist-to-national-geographic-founder/">Clinton Hart Merriam: From Teenage Taxidermist to National Geographic Founder</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/21/george-kennan-an-investigative-reporter-who-helped-found-the-national-geographic-society/">George Kennan: An Investigative Reporter Who Helped Found the National Geographic Society</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/14/grove-karl-gilbert-a-captain-bold/">Grove Karl Gilbert, "A Captain Bold"</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/06/clarence-dutton-poet-of-the-grand-canyon/">Clarence Dutton: Poet of the Grand Canyon</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/30/a-smithsonian-man-who-helped-found-the-national-geographic-society/">A Smithsonian Man Who Helped Found the National Geographic Society</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/23/john-russell-bartlett-an-admiral-turned-oceanographer/">John Russell Bartlett: An Admiral Turned Oceanographer</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/17/traveling-the-world-to-study-its-waters/">Traveling the World to Study Its Waters</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/09/gilbert-thompson-lying-bob-and-the-ballad-of-croppy-the-mule/">Gilbert Thompson, Lying Bob, and the Ballad of Croppy the Mule</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/03/the-story-of-the-national-geographic-societys-youngest-founder/">The Story of the National Geographic Society's Youngest Founder</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/26/james-clarke-welling-a-champion-of-education-in-the-nations-capital/">James Clarke Welling: A Champion of Education in the Nation's Capital</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/20/a-historic-journey-into-death-valley/">A Historic Journey Into Death Valley</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/12/dr-frank-baker-if-only-he-had-been-allowed-to-treat-president-garfield/">Dr. Frank Baker: If Only He Had Been Allowed To Treat President Garfield...</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/07/05/national-geographic-founder-helped-settle-disputes-over-states-boundaries/">National Geographic Founder Helped Settle Disputes Over States' Boundaries</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/27/how-americas-leading-hydrographer-helped-found-the-national-geographic-society/">How America's Leading Hydrographer Helped Found The National Geographic Society</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/15/william-dall-national-geographic-founder-and-pioneer-of-alaskan-exploration/">William Dall: National Geographic Founder and Pioneer of Alaskan Exploration</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/06/08/charles-j-bell-family-banker-and-national-geographic-founder/">Charles J. Bell: Family Banker and National Geographic Founder</a>
* <a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/05/31/cleveland-old-probabilities-abbe-forecaster-and-national-geographic-founder/">Cleveland "Old Probabilities" Abbe: Forecaster and National Geographic Founder</a>
*<a href="http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/05/17/john-wesley-powell-soldier-explorer-scientist/"> John Wesley Powell: Soldier, Explorer, Scientist and National Geographic Founder</a> tag:metafilter.com,2013:site.123618Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:20:09 -0800zarq"When the lights go out for good, my people will still be here. We have our ancient ways. We will remain."http://www.metafilter.com/121269/When%2Dthe%2Dlights%2Dgo%2Dout%2Dfor%2Dgood%2Dmy%2Dpeople%2Dwill%2Dstill%2Dbe%2Dhere%2DWe%2Dhave%2Dour%2Dancient%2Dways%2DWe%2Dwill%2Dremain
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/fuller-text">In the Shadow of Wounded Knee.</a> Along the southwestern border of South Dakota is one of the most poverty-stricken places in the United States—the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota people. After 150 years of broken promises, they are still nurturing their tribal customs, language and beliefs. <small><a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/national-geographic-aaron-huey-community-storytelling-cowbird-pine-ridge_b14698">Via</a></small> This was National Geographic Magazines cover story for August 2012, which combined reporting from <a href="http://alexandrafuller.org/node/5">Alexandra Fuller</a> as well as photography from Aaron Huey. A photojournalist, Mr. Huey spent seven years <a href="http://aaronhuey.com/#/national-geographic-magazine---pine-ridge/PINERIDGE_1200p_105">documenting life</a> on the Pine Ridge Reservation. A "Behind the Words" <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-words/id522434974">podcast</a> associated with this story can be heard for free at iTunes. <small>(Look for publication date 8/1/12.)</small>
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/huey-photography">2012 Photo Gallery</a>, and Photo Camp: <a href="http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photos/photo-camp-pine-ridge-2009/">Pine Ridge, South Dakota 2009</a> (The photos in the latter gallery were all taken by students.)
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/reservation-stories">The Voices of Pine Ridge</a>: Photos and audio interviews, and the <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/community-project-intro">Pine Ridge Community Storytelling Project</a>, in partnership with <a href="http://cowbird.com/tag/pine-ridge-indian-reservation/">Cowbird</a>. The Project is a collection of stories told by Pine Ridge residents about life on the Reservation. The <a href="http://cowbird.com/tag/pine-ridge-indian-reservation/">cowbird link</a> goes to an archive of (currently) 165 stories. Mr. Huey's personal <a href="http://cowbird.com/huey/">archive</a>.
Map: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/reservation-map">The Lost Land</a>. How broken treaties have reduced reservation lands.
<a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2012/08/pine-ridge/huey-field-notes">"Did you ever want to be on the cover of National Geographic?"</a>
Related: Mr. Huey's powerful and moving <a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/aaron_huey.html">talk at TEDxDU</a>, in which he discussed his own relationship with the Lakota and the history of their interactions with the US government. The talk featured slides of photos he took at Prisoner of War Camp #334, also known as the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The TED talk gave rise to a collaboration between Mr. Huey and Shepard Fairey: <a href="http://www.honorthetreaties.org/">Honor the Treaties</a>.
NPR's <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2012/08/13/158560031/slideshow-the-light-and-dark-on-pine-ridge-reservation">story</a> on the National Geographic cover story. tag:metafilter.com,2012:site.121269Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:11:00 -0800zarqThe World of 100http://www.metafilter.com/80781/The%2DWorld%2Dof%2D100
<a href="http://www.toby-ng.com/graphic-design/the-world-of-100/">The World of 100</a> -- 20 Posters by Toby Ng <small>(via<a href="http://andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com/the_daily_dish/2009/04/a-world-of-100-people-in-pictures.html"> Daily Dish</a> and<a href="http://www.made-in-england.org/if-the-world-were-a-village-of-100/"> Made in England</a>)</small> Toby Ng: <i> This is a self-initiated project based on the scenario – If the world were a village of 100 people. There are a few different versions of this text in circulation about the world's statistics. I found the data very striking and neatly summarises the world that we live in. So I used information graphics to re-tell the story in another creative way. I designed a set of 20 posters, which contain most of the information. I used simple vector graphics that related to a statistic in order to present the information in the simplest and most accessible way.</i> tag:metafilter.com,2009:site.80781Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:05:18 -0800fourcheesemac